He stresses that this 'doesn't mean that we're focusing 100 percent on esports' and that 'in the end, the product is still the same,' clarifying that it's better to look at the decision as a repositioning rather than a rebrand. Speaking to us at Gamescom, European PES brand manager Lennart Bobzien acknowledges that among fans and the industry 'no one really expected this sort of rebrand' but maintains it's a great way to highlight where the series is going in future. That lengthy middle bit can still be shortened to PES, but the eFootball has been emphasised time and again as the Japanese publisher strives to both underline how important professional gaming will be to its future and also reinvigorate the discussion around its football game. Yet it feels like Konami's game has been on even more lips this year, if only due to its surprise rebrand.Īt E3 2019, Konami revealed this year's entry would be title eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020.
While some may prefer its more authentic simulation of the sport, there's no denying that a certain EA-published rival has been tough to beat when it comes to both sales and exposure.
PES has been widely regarded by the underdog of the football gaming world for years.
